Description
Mexican Crunchy Beef Tortilla Wraps combine zesty ground beef with crisp vegetables and melted cheese inside warm tortillas. Layers of bold flavors and textures invite you to savor each satisfying bite of this classic Southwestern-style meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 4 tbsps (56 g) taco seasoning (1 oz packet)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 4 street taco-size tortillas
- 4 tostada shells
- 1 cup (240 ml) nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped tomatoes
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned. Drain excess fat and mix thoroughly with taco seasoning to infuse robust flavors.
- Tortilla Foundation: Lay out burrito-sized tortillas and center the seasoned beef mixture, creating the primary layer of the wrap. Place a crispy tostada shell directly on top of the beef to establish a textural base.
- Cheese and Cream Layer: Spread nacho cheese sauce evenly across the tostada shell, then apply a smooth sour cream layer. Sprinkle fresh lettuce and diced tomatoes for vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Wrap Assembly: Position a smaller street taco tortilla on top of the vegetable layer. Carefully fold the edges of the larger tortilla, encasing all ingredients in a compact, secure package.
- Grilling Process: Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with olive oil and heat to medium. Place wraps seam-side down, applying gentle pressure with a spatula. Grill each side until achieving a golden, crispy exterior, approximately 3 minutes per side.
- Serving: Allow wraps to rest momentarily, enabling ingredients to settle. Slice and serve immediately to preserve optimal flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Brown ground beef completely to eliminate pink, ensuring food safety and rich flavor development.
- Tostada Placement Strategy: Position tostada shell carefully in center for optimal crunch and structural integrity of wrap.
- Cheese Spreading Technique: Cover tostada shell entirely with nacho cheese to create a uniform, flavorful base layer.
- Grilling Precision: Press wraps gently while cooking to achieve even golden-brown exterior, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 688
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg